Calculation

CO2 emission is calculated for all the flights in your booking. Per flight the calculation is based upon the type of aircraft used, the distance flown and the historical load factor of that specific flight. The calculation method and figures are frequently audited by KPMG

Compensation

CO2ZERO uses Gold Standard certified emission reductions to help finance the development of clean energy projects in developing countries.

Gold Standard is a Switzerland-based organisation supported by 53 NGO’s worldwide and sets the highest standard in certified emission reductions. This highest-achievable sign of excellence in CO2 compensation is awarded to projects that are most effective in reducing CO2 emissions and developing clean, renewable energy sources. Detailed information on Gold Standard can be found at www.cdmgoldstandard.org

Consumer price for compensation

The passenger’s price to compensate through CO2ZERO is equal to the purchasing price of the Gold Standard emission rights. All collected compensation money will be used to compensate through certified emission reductions. All overhead costs and investments related to the compensation scheme will be absorbed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Twice a year the price for compensation can be adjusted based upon the purchasing price of new certified emission reductions

Verification

Verification of accountants of KPMG, one of the world’s leading networks of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, assures that both emission norms and calculation methodology are compliant with international standard rules and conditions for carbon emissions.